If you haven’t gotten your Local Lodge whistle yet, you will soon! Let the company hear our support for the negotiating committee by blowing your whistles during breaks and lunch!
It’s Time to Make Noise
Coping with the Pressures of Negotiations
It is important to understand and recognize company “tactics” during negotiations. Read more about this process and other topics in your custom Negotiations Survival Handbook.
IAM Local 774 and Textron Aviation Begin Negotiations
The IAM had a strong showing in Wichita, Kansas for the opening of contract negotiations with Textron Aviation on Monday, August 17, 2020. General Vice-President of Aerospace, Mark Blondin, General Vice-President of Southern Territory, Rickey Wallace, Grand Lodge Representative, Benji Sullivan, and Aerospace Coordinator, Tony Wirth were in attendance with Local and District negotiation committee members on Monday. The first proposals will be exchanged on Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Wichita.
On the Cuff of Negotiations
A message from District Lodge 70 Directing Business Representative, Cornell Beard.
Pre-Negotiation Kickoff Update
District Lodge 70 Assistant Business Representative, Shaun Junkins with Local 774 pre-negotiations kickoff updates.
Shop Steward Resource Information
The Stewards tab is in the top right-hand corner of the Local Lodge webpage. The flyer below was originally intended to be used in the presentation we were going to provide in the Shop Steward training that was canceled due to COVID-19. If you are a Shop Steward and need the password to unlock the information, please contact your Plant Chair.
Sign-Up For A Committee
Members, a friendly reminder to stop by your Plant Chairs office and sign-up to be on a committee today! Descriptions of each committee’s purpose are listed under the committee title on the sign-up form. You can scroll through them below.
Notice of Local 774 August Meeting Cancellation
The following letter to members is being mailed to the current address you have on file. If you do not receive this letter in the mail you need to update your mailing address with District Lodge 70.
Contract Negotiations – What Can I Do To Help?
Read your Custom Negotiations Survival Handbook
Member Health Survey’s
Members,
Our Plant Chairs and Shop Stewards are distributing the Text Messaging authorization cards and members-only Medical Survey’s this week.
Please return both the text authorization card and survey to your Shop Steward and or Plant Chair as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
*Please note: Members who are currently on furlough may stop by the District 70 office, located at 3830 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS. 67217, weekdays between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. to fill out a member survey or an authorization card.
